Job Description
LOCATION
KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
| Electronic Medical Records POSITION STATUS
1.00 | Permanent SALARY RANGE
BU09 | SR22 SALARY RATE
$121,404.00 (Annual Salary) based on the FTE JOB DUTIES
This position is located in the West Hawaii Region Information Systems Department of Kona Community Hospital, a 94-bed acute care facility located on the Island of Hawaii, serving as the West Hawaii Regional Center, which also includes Kohala Hospital. It is one of 9 facilities within the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. The WHR Information Systems Department provides for integrated, computer-assisted recording, classifying, summarizing, transmitting, storing and retrieving of clinical and management information. The function of the IT Clinical Informatics within the department is to provide support and education to clinicians and hospital operation users (physicians, nurses, and other interdisciplinary team members) in their use of Health System technology including the electronic medical record (EMR); maintains consistent and reliable communication for enhancements, fixes and any new developments related to the EMR system; and serves as liaison with the support teams and vendors. The IT Clinical Informaticist is responsible to engage, facilitate, and encourage collaboration among facilities/end users to accomplish these outcomes. This position may be required to work shifts, weekends, and holidays. Coordinates work flow analysis of assigned area(s) to define current multiple facilities/region. Has a strong desire to enhance clinical practice with technology. Understands, identifies and addresses overlap(s) between assigned team(s) and other components of the EMR initiative, and other systems. Ensures that new or modified clinical information systems maintain patient confidentiality and privacy in accordance with HIPAA, TJC, CMS, DOH, and other regulatory agencies. Familiarity with CMS Joint Commission rules and regulations are a plus. Ensures all elements of work flow analysis, design, and verification are documented. Ensures required policies, procedures are developed to reflect both development of changes and new "desired state". Ensures forms, policies, and procedures are updated as necessary to reflect changes in work-flows, applications, and product up-grades. Provides input into skill, competencies, and knowledge required by the adoption of technology. May assist with the development, implementation, and evaluation of competencies for clinical staff. Provides input into training materials to implement new technology, work flow, and clinical processes. Assists with product upgrades post-implementation. THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements. Please note that unless specifically indicated; the required education and experiences may not be gained concurrently. In addition, qualifying work experiences are based on a 40-hour work week. BASIC EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Graduation from a nursing program with a Bachelor of Science in nursing from an accredited school of nursing is highly desirable or 5 years of EPIC experience in lieu BSN. Masters Degree in Nursing Informatics preferred but not required. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
One and one-half (1 ½) years of progressively responsible professional nursing work experience in an acute care hospital, which provided the employee knowledge and experience in coordinating and facilitating the implementation, evaluation and optimization of an electronic medical records system. Such experience must have been gained within the last two (2) years. Two (2) years of clinical/technical knowledge (programming, database design, systems analysis, project management) or other applicable experience highly desirable. • EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
One and one-half (1-1/2) years of nursing experience required. • SUPERVISORY APTITUDE
For Registered Professional Nurse IV, applicants must have demonstrated possession of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by serving as a group or team leader; previous work experience in a position that demonstrates or performs supervisory functions or in similar work in which opportunities for demonstrating supervisory or administrative capabilities exist; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals by a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential. LICENSE REQUIRED
License to practice as a professional nurse in the State of Hawaii. For certain positions, possession of a motor vehicle operator's license is required. CERTIFICATION
Must obtain EPIC certification/accreditation in Clinical Information within 6 months. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures; nursing literature and current trends and development in nursing; biological, physical, social and medicinal sciences as related to nursing theory and practice; nursing techniques and procedures. Knowledge of JCAHO requirements, and those of other federal, state, or private regulatory/review organizations with which the hospital interacts. Ability to plan and schedule the work of others and utilize the principles and practices of supervision. The ability to apply nursing theory and practice in planning and giving nursing care; recognize, interpret and evaluate symptoms of patient's condition; and take appropriate action. The position should be able to initiate and maintain working relationships with members of the medical staff, administration, nursing and other departments and agencies affiliated with the hospital. ALL CIVIL SERVICE JOB VACANCIES WILL BE POSTED FOR A MINIMUM OF TEN
(10) CALENDAR DAYS
The Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable state and federal laws relating to employment practices QUALITY OF EXPERIENCE
Possession of the required amount of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. Overall paid or unpaid experience must have been of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of this position. Provide a detailed description of your duties and responsibilities. If you worked on a part-time basis, indicate the average number of hours worked per week. Please note that experience will be based on a 40-hour workweek. Note:
We will not postpone the recruitment process because of your failure to provide accurate and complete information concerning your qualifications. MERIT OR CIVIL SERVICE SYSTEM
You must meet the minimum qualification requirements, including education, experience, other public employment requirements for State Civil Service employment, and HHSC Standards of Fitness. Only those applicants that are scheduled for an interview with the hiring manager will be contacted. CITIZENSHIP AND RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT
Applicants must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under the federal law for unrestricted employment and at the time of appointment intend to reside in the State of Hawaii during the course of employment with the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, you must submit a copy of your DD214 and/or other substantiating documents specifying the periods of your service. HEALTH AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must meet the health and physical requirements deemed necessary to effectively and safely perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Hawaii Health Systems Corporation is committed to making reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case basis. Applicants seeking reasonable accommodations should be ready to discuss the accommodation sought so that a determination can be made that such accommodation is reasonable and would not cause the employer undue hardship. MEDICAL/PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT
Offers of employment will be contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment physical examination, which includes drug screen and other regulatory medical requirements such as, but not limited to, two-step tuberculosis (TB) screen. The cost for physical examinations, except the cost for drug screening, shall be borne by the applicant and not the Hawaii Health Systems Corporation. CRIMINAL/BACKGROUND, CREDENTIALING CHECKS
Applicable checks will be conducted periodically, and any associated costs may be borne by the applicant. Applicable checks may include, but are not limited to, state and federal criminal history records, child abuse and neglect registry check, adult protective services registry and sex offender registry records, etc. If a job offer is made or employment is begun prior to completion of all applicable checks, any offer of employment or continued employment is contingent upon satisfactory return of all required checks. IMPORTANT APPLICATION/EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Administrative Review, subsequent appeals: If you do not agree with a decision made by the Employment Office as to your non-qualification or non-selection for a position, you may complete a Request for Administrative Review form (available on the HHSC website) or you may submit a written request within twenty (20) days from the date of your sent notice to the Regional Chief Executive Officer/Designee. Your letter requesting the Administrative Review must include: 1) The job title(s) and recruitment number(s), 2) the specific reason(s) you are requesting the review noting if there is statute or rule violation, and 3) any additional information you want to submit to substantiate your request. If you do not submit your request within the twenty (20) days deadline, no Administrative Review will be conducted. Since the Administrative Review is a prerequisite to subsequent steps, failure to utilize this process will make you ineligible for subsequent appeals. The administrative review, formal complaint and/or appeals hearing will not necessarily postpone the recruitment process and/or rescind a selection. If you do not agree with the Administrative Review, you may file a Formal Compliant and then, if you are still not satisfied, you can appeal to the HHSC Merit Appeals Board. CONTACT INFORMATION
KONA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
is located at 79-1019 Haukapila Street Kealakekua, HI 96750. For employment opportunities, please contact (808) 322-4458, email: konajobs@hhsc.org or visit our website at https://www.hhsc.org/. Persons with Disabilities may contact the Recruitment Office to discuss special needs in applying at (808) 322-4458, konajobs@hhsc.org.
